ERTY  City ofLiberty Hill, TX Liberty Hill Downtown Revitalization Committee Minutes Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5:30PM City Council Chamber/ / Municipal Courthouse 2801 Ranch RD 1869, Liberty Hill, TX 78642  POWN.BIO  1 CALLTOORDER Chair Daniel Scott  The Downtown Revitalization Committee Meeting was called to order at 5:37 PM by  Downtown Revitalization Committee Members Present:  Daniel Scott, Chair Kristan LeBaron, Secretary Sheila Nardelli Committee Members Absent: Danyel Cake (submitted resignation) Kellie Olisky, Vice-Chair (submitted resignation)  City Staff:  Paul Brandenburg - City Manager Elaine Simpson - City Secretary Liz Branigan - Mayor  McKenzi Hicks - Interim Director of Planning and Development  Katie Amsler - Director of Communications and Community Involvement. Mary Poche' - Executive Director ofLiberty Hill Economic Development Corporation  PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES 1) CALLTO ORDER a). Establish quorum  Liberty Hill DRC Meeting minutes  January 23, 2024  Page 1 of 5    2) PUBLIC COMMENTS  Regarding items not on this agenda/Public Comments: Those desiring to speak on a topic not listed on the agenda, please complete a speaker form and present it to the City Secretary before the meeting. Speakers will have three minutes each to. speak; this time cannot be transferred or shared. Committee members may not take action during this item and any responses will be limited toj factual statements, recitation of existing policy, or request for the Regarding topics listed as an agenda item/During specific agenda item: Committee Members request that speakers complete as speaker. form, indicate which agenda item they are interested in speaking abou, and submit form to the City. Secretary before the agenda item is addressed. Speaker forms may be emailed: to the City Secretary before the  topic t0 be placed on aj future agenda. meeting at simpsonglberphlazgo: No Comments.  3) REGULAR SESSION Halff Associates)  a) Presentation and Update on the Downtown Strategic Masterplan. (Yida Capriccioso, Ylda Capriccioso with Halff Associates gave a presentation of the Liberty Hill Downtown Master Plan. The presentation is attached to these minutes. Ylda went over the downtown area on the map that the plan will cover. Ylda also went over the guiding principles of the downtown plan and the character areas. Ylda went over the Special Features and New Concepts for Ylda asked the Committee to review and evaluate the two framework concepts and provide feedback and let Halff Associates know which of the two the Committee prefers. Or of the two which do you like the most and Halff will create a preferred downtown framework that all the Ylda asked the Committee to take some time and think about and digest, talk to others on the Committee and evaluate for pros and cons and let staff know. Staff will get feedback to Halff Ylda updated the Committee on next steps: (1) In February Halff will begin drafting strategies based on Committee's feedback. (2) Halff will come back to the Committee to present the draft recommendations. (3) In April, Halff will have the final list of recommendations and final  downtown.  recommendations, strategies, and priorities matrixes will be based off.  Associates.  report.  No formal action was taken.  Liberty Hill DRC Meeting minutes  January 23, 2024  Page 2 of 5    b) Update on the Central Feature for the Roundabout. (K. Amsler/P. Brandenburg) Katie Amsler, Director of Communications and Community Involvement, presented the item. Katie went over the two main options: (1)t the star feature and (2) straight xeriscape feature that incorporates some sculptures. The star feature has different options (1): xeriscape around the star, (2) put turf around the star, (3) rock around the star or (4) rock with xeriscaping. The star can be a (1) rock star, (2) granite star. There is also an option for a different colored sign: (1) rustic or (2) black powder coated sign that matches the railing. Katie asked the Committee for their thoughts and invited them to City Council Workshop on January 24hto provide input if they  would like to. The Committee reviewed and discussed the different options.  Chair Daniel Scott moved, and Kristan LeBaron seconded, to approve the star option for the center oft the roundabout. The motion carried unanimously by a 3-0 vote. Ayes: Nardelli,  LeBaron, and Scott. Absent: Cake and Olisky  Chair Daniel Scott moved, and Kristan LeBaron seconded, to approve the turf option with the black sign. The motion carried unanimously by a: 3-0 vote. Ayes: Nardelli, LeBaron, and Scott.  Absent: Cake and Olisky  c) Downtown EDC Initiatives. (M. Poche/P.Brandenburg  Mary Poche', EDC Director, presented item. The EDC is looking at some other properties on the block with the VFW so it can complete the block. The VFW property will be the heart of phase 1. The EDC has a contract out on the Project Vintage property. Today, Mary sent al letter of  intent to Project Farm. No action was taken.  d) Update on 13' lane width adoption as it relates to the streetscape development on the Chair Daniel Scott, asked if there are options to recommend to City Council a more narrow and walkable Main Street width. Katie responded that as a Committee they could make a recommendation to Council to modify that minimum lane width. Katie informed the Committee that this item was on the January 24th Council meeting but it was postponed to another meeting. Katie informed that this evening they could not take action and make a recommendation to Council because it is not worded correctly on the agenda. However, the Committee could add this item toi its next agenda to take action and make a recommendation  Main Street Business Corridor. (D. Scott)  to Council.  Liberty Hill DRC Meeting minutes  January 23, 2024  Page 3 of 5    McKenzie Hicks suggested may want to wait until the Master Plan is complete, and then amend the Comp Plan. Katie suggested that we may need to move forward because we are proposing to extend the sidewalks in May once the PEC poles and lines are moved. Katie expressed concern that the lane width will determine the width of thes sidewalks. Katie asked McKenzie if there is something temporarily the City could do for that section of Main Street. McKenzie Chair Daniel Scott asked Ylda Capriccioso with Halff Associates if they have measured street width from building to building. Ylda responded they do not have the precise lane width from  responded that she will figure out a process.  building property line but she can get that information.  No formal action was taken.  e) Discussion on 2024 event schedule and possible incorporation of public art piece on  Main Street. (D.Scott)  Chair Scott presented the item to start the conversation on what the event plan is for 2024.  Katie Amsler responded:  May 18, 2024- Whimsy & Wonder July 3, 2024-Independence Day Spectacular October 19, 2024 - Sculpture Festival December 14, 2024 - Christmas Festival  Chair Scott asked about reaching out to the new owner of the Old Independent Newspaper building about painting a mural of the side of the building and getting documentation for permission. Chair Scott also asked about painting the water tower. Katie responded at one time there was discussion about painting it but there was concern about the structural integrity on the inside. Kristan LeBaron will work on updating the draft of the public arts program  guidelines document. No formal action was taken.  f) Discussion regarding suggested timeline for Downtown revitalization with various  projects and their associated companies. (M. Poche')  Katie Amsler, presented the item and thought it would be good to get things down on papert to see where we are at and the timeline. Katie went over the timeline she created. The Downtown Masterplan is in process and will be complete in May, the roundabout is complete, the turn lane addition is complete, the VFW is in brainstorming phase, PEC line relocation on Main Street is in design right now hope to be complete by. June, shared use path extension is currently being built, the middle of the roundabout is in the design phase and hope to have  Liberty Hill DRC Meeting minutes  January 23, 2024  Page 4 of5    complete by the end of May, Main Street sidewalk expansion in the future, streetscape elements, wayfinding signs and benches is pending the results of the Downtown Masterplan.  The Committee discussed grant options for widening of sidewalks.  No formal action was taken.  g) Accept Resignation of Danyel Cake. (E. Simpson)  Chair Daniel Scott moved, and Kristan LeBaron seconded, to accept the resignation of Danyel Cake from the Downtown Revitalization Committee. The motion carried unanimously by a 3-0  vote. Ayes: Nardelli, LeBaron, and Scott. Absent: Cake and Olisky  4) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Issues, topics, items for consideration at a future meeting may be identified and scheduled for  ai future agenda. No deliberations on the items may occur. Public Arts Program (rolling standing item) for upcoming events  Main Street Width  5) ADJOURNMENT  With no other items on the agenda, and no objections from the committee members, Chair Scott  adjourned the Downtown Revitalization Committee at 7:06 PM.  PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE Downtown Revitalization Committee oft the City of Liberty Hill, Texas on alay ofFebruary, 2024 on vote of ayes, 0 nays, and  0 abstentions. D4H Chair Daniel Scott  IIV R  A *  :  Citys  Simpson  EN  Liberty Hill DRC Meeting minutes  January 23, 2024  Page 5 of 5    2/13/2024  Hhalff  LIBERTY HILL    DOWNIOWN RBTALTATION COMMITIEE PRESNTATION  #halff  PROJECTTEAM  YLDA CAPRICCIOSO, SHELBYSWEET, MEREDITHI JOHNSON,  SR.PLANNER  URBAN PRESER/ATIONPLANNER  DESIGNER  DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW  TheD Downtown Strategic Master Panb aroadmapa andt thef forumtoi identfy Liberty Hlsdowntownbrand. Itwillp Pontierecommedstonsi walkable, access, scenic, ando cohesive downtown! landscape. 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Flex (DF)  Downtown Residential (DR)  DOWNIOWNCORE (DC)  4    2/13/2024  OWNIOWI VILLAGE (DV)  DOWNTOWNFLEX (DF)  Buldngard  EXAMPLECROSS: SECTION  KEY FEATURES: Dutdaorafsmhg leburekwakiga Communtygahig spac Phanter/DremBr Irees Traffikahning sements/madin)  5    2/13/2024  DOWNIOWMRESDENTIAL  Sngklam.y  SPECIAL FEATURES & NEW CONCEPTS  SPECIAL FEATURES & NEW CONCEPTS  Myrie Lane Van Alleyp Parking Connector Lots Shared Use Path Street Network Expansion Shard Street Concept  Gateways Myrtle Lane Promenade Churh and Stubblefield Districts  6    2/13/2024  MYRTLELANE CONNECTOR DCDF Charaderara haeasdwakablty Spedalightng Enhancdsafety Wa/fndngsgnage Uniquepavers  GATEWAYS Digmtanaterauwkathns Uhiquecharader Datammtmibakant mApiw,ldeP C pride Priated embpmentanantiéute  STREET NETWORK EXPANSION DC/DF/DR Charaderhres Wakabegrid Crabtions safely htrmammadadutaahbre Dpaniks streetfrentage hgeaaddelpment  7    2/13/2024  SHARED USEP PATH DCDFChanderAes Concepti  PubkSpae MasshaluiFimamak:  Concept2  MYRTLELANE PROMENADE DCDFC characterarea Transermatiepubke: space Outdoeratés seathg Pedestranepariene letureky waks Cammunity gatherngspia Dynamic streetfrontage hassaideekpment  KEY FEATURES: Dutdsorafisahg leburekwakiga Communtygatuig spac Benches BkeRack haeased Devebpmert Ardhway Banmersanpakk On-streetpalhng Planters Trees  8    2/13/2024  VAN ALLEY PARKINGLOTS DCCharaderarea Publespan Addtionalparking Bentspan  SHARED STREET DC/DF charaderarea Pubks space Ferble fundionalspace Mrtaganatasan parking nmsemhtepatatanenl  PRELIMINARY CROSS SECTIONV  KEY FEATURES: Dutdoorsesig leburelwakigaa Convertedhtoevnt spac Had-npakig Phnters trafficmaing transportlon  9    2/13/2024  CHURCHSIREEIDISIRICT DV/DC/DF charderarea Pubkpan Mxetbusheses ekur dammuntymmnedes uli  f M  STUBBLEFIELD DISTRICT DEDR CharaderArea Famkrtriendly cmmerdal MatHamly dwelings Sense ofommunty Vhrant loalsene(atfees shopsartitsete)  RAMEWORACONCEPS  10    2/13/2024  QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK  11    2/13/2024  #halff  LIBERTY HILL BGWTMVEN NEXTSTEPS  NEXT STEPS DOWNTOWN MASTERPLAN PHASE3:ACTION  Hhalff  ARY-  12    Downtown Revitalization Project Timeline (AIl dates are estimates and could be affected by variables outside our control.)  YEAR MONTH 1.Downtown Master Plan Status: Complete 2. Roundabout Status: Complete 3. Turn Lane Addition Status: Complete 4. VFW Development Status: Design 5. PEC Line Relocation Status: Design Status: Construction 7. Roundabout Middle Status: Design Status: Design  2023  2024  AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL  6. Shared-Use Path Extension (Kristi Ln to Stadium Dr)  8. Main Street Sidewalk Expansion the Downtown Master Plan.  9. Streetscape Elements, including wayfinding signage, benches, planters, street lights, etc, are pending the results of 10. Long-range projects outlined in Master Plan will be recommended as future Capital Improvement Projects.  Design & Bid Phase  Construction Phase